The Ultimate Diabetes Management Plan Quiz

Diabetes management is the most important component to living a healthy life with diabetes. It is also, however, the most difficult and complicated component of your diabetes care. It can take awhile to learn the ins and outs of blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections and lifestyle changes. Take this quiz and learn about how to achieve and maintain a successful diabetes management plan.

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Question 1 of 20

What is the most difficult component of a diabetes management plan?

Admitting your need to change and sticking to a plan.

The first step in a diabetes management plan happens to also be the most difficult step – admitting you need to change your lifestyle and sticking to a diabetes care plan. Almost everyone knows what it means to be healthy, but few of us actually do it!

Changing your eating habits.

Exercising regularly.

Question 2 of 20

What can help you overcome the “readiness” stage of change?

a support system

fewer obstacles to change

both of the above

Everyone goes through a “readiness” stage before actually changing a behavior, such as starting to exercise. If you have fewer obstacles to overcome and a good support system, you will proceed quicker past the “readiness” stage.

Question 3 of 20

What can you do to facilitate your blood glucose monitoring schedule?

Set your alarm.

Stock up on supplies.

Stock up on all supplies needed for blood glucose monitoring, such as lancets, testing strips, and even extra batteries for your blood glucose meter. This will make the task of monitoring your blood glucose easier to incorporate into your daily life.

Seek support.

Question 4 of 20

What skills are necessary for good diabetes management?

communication skills

problem-solving skills

Even if you schedule your life down to the finest detail, planning for any foreseeable problems, you will still encounter hurdles and obstacles. To overcome these unforeseen situations, develop good problem-solving skills.

both of the above

Question 5 of 20

What is the fist step for successful problem-solving?

defining the problem

First, before you even begin thinking about solutions, you must identify and define the problem. Adequately defining the problem will help with generating good possible solutions.

making a list of solutions

either of the above

Question 6 of 20

Your diabetes management plan should be:

stable and consistent

dynamic and flexible

Your diabetes management plan needs to be dynamic and open to change, taking into consideration new medications, technology, and any changes in your needs and lifestyle.

either of the above

Question 7 of 20

Who should be your primary care provider for your diabetes?

an endocrinologist

An endocrinologist is a doctor that specializes in hormonal problems, such as insulin imbalance. Try to have an endocrinologist as your primary care provider.

a family physician

either of the above

Question 8 of 20

What type of professionals should be included in your health care team?

Most well populated areas have diabetes health care programs where you can have access to a diabetes health care team. Typically these teams include: a doctor, nurse educator, dietician, social worker, psychologist and exercise physiologist.

Question 9 of 20

When looking for diabetes health care professionals, look for the credentials “C.D.E.” What does C.D.E. stand for?

Care of Diabetes Education

Certified Diabetes Educator

A “Certified Diabetes Educator” has received specialized education in diabetes and has passed an exam demonstrating their knowledge and expertise in the area.

Credited Diabetes Examiner

Question 10 of 20

What is the most important thing to consider when seeking a health care provider?

expertise

communication

Communication is vital. You must feel comfortable talking to your health care provider about anything and everything that is bothering you.

thoroughness

Question 11 of 20

What is the best way to educate yourself about diabetes?

Join diabetes associations and organizations.

Take books out from the library.

either of the above

There are a lot of ways to educate yourself about diabetes, including joining associations such as the American Diabetes Association. Become a sponge and read as much as you can about diabetes by taking out books from the library and reading pamphlets from your doctor's office.

Question 12 of 20

What should you bring when traveling away from home if you have diabetes?

double the amount of insulin supplies

a Glugacon kit

both of the above

When traveling, pack double the amount of insulin supplies than you think you'll actually need. Also make sure to pack a Glucagon kit and make sure someone else knows how to use it.

Question 13 of 20

How can you get your family involved with your diabetes management plan?

Ask family members to attend diabetes education seminars with you.

Provide family members with reading materials.

both of the above

It is essential that your family becomes actively involved in your diabetes management plan. Ask family members to attend diabetes education seminars with you, or better yet, see if there's specific diabetes education support groups for family members. You can also provide your family members with diabetes reading materials.

Question 14 of 20

How can you encourage your friends to be part of your diabetes management plan?

Let your friends know what helps.

Encourage your friends to join you.

both of the above

Friends can be an excellent support for successful diabetes management. Let your friends know what helps you and encourage your friends to join you in the challenge of living a healthier lifestyle.

Question 15 of 20

What should your friends and family members know about diabetes management?

the signs of hypoglycemia

how to use a Glucagon kit

both of the above

Educate your friends and family about the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Your friends and family should also know how to treat hypoglycemia.

After a few weeks of monitoring, sit down with a friend or family member and review your diary. Look for any patterns or triggers. If you color code low and high blood glucose levels with different colored highlighters, it may be easier to see these patterns.

Question 18 of 20

Once you know your patterns of high or low blood glucose, what should you do?

Hypoglycemia affects your brain, leading to fogginess and difficulty concentrating, which can lead to serious repercussions on the road. To ensure a safe road trip, test your blood glucose before you leave and eat a snack if necessary. Make sure to also carry a fast-acting sugar and a protein snack in the car.

Question 20 of 20

You should always carry your insulin tools and medication:

in your carry-on luggage

Keep all of your diabetes supplies on you at all times while traveling. Your blood glucose meter, insulin strips, syringes, snacks, glucose tables, and Glucagon kit should be in your carry-on luggage , regardless of the duration of the flight.